About SCC

Most people are familiar with the Seattle Convention Center (SCC) because we host a large variety of meetings, events, and conventions. That is the primary role we play – the Center provides a venue in which people gather from around the region, the nation, and the world to share ideas, celebrate and learn.

But our role goes well beyond that. The Center has a longstanding commitment to positively impact the lives of those in our region and beyond, advancing the common good. The legacy of our civic actions for the community holds as true today as it began nearly three decades ago. Read more about our Community Impact here.

Employees are the heartbeat of this extraordinary service culture and contribute to our collective success. This will be even more evident as we scale our operations to support two buildings, Arch and Summit, in the vibrant core of downtown Seattle.

Position Summary

• Experiential Learning (75%): Intern performs entry level task and shadow department professionals during meetings, site visits and events.
• Independent Project (20%): Intern will manage an independent project for their department. Projects are presented to executive leadership and department staff at the end of the internship.
• Internal Networking (5%): Intern will interview and learn from industry experts through networking opportunities within and outside the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work with Event Managers to gain knowledge of the facility layout, room diagrams, crowd flow, rules and regulations to assist staff with site tours, planning meetings and other activities.
• Complete special projects in the areas of event management, financial tracking, staffing, event coordination, crowd management, transportation management and facility safety.
• Perform administrative tasks that support the development of event strategies including organizing, data entry, proofreading, copying, collating, and filing materials.
• Prepare reports, presentation materials and correspondence into the event and signage management systems.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, hear, sit, stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be currently enrolled and working towards a bachelor’s or associate’s degree at an accredited college.
• Hospitality and Tourism majors and minors preferred.

Timeline and Schedule:

• June to August – flexible start and end dates depending on availability
• Up to 25 hours per week
• Work schedule must be during normal business hours

Benefit Highlights: 

• Pay: $19.97
• 457(b) retirement savings plan
• Subsidized transportation benefits and parking benefits

Disability Accommodations and Equal Employment Opportunity

If accommodations are required either to complete the application process and/or attend an interview, please contact the Human Resources Department at 206-694-5038.

Seattle Convention Center is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual preference, orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy, age, religion, veteran status, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Notes on the Application Process

• This posting may be taken down at any time. Review of applications will begin immediately.
• Only applications submitted directly to Seattle Convention Center’s jobs page will be considered; applications submitted via external websites / apps will not be received
• A current resumé may be submitted in lieu of filling out the attached Application for Employment only if it includes accurate dates – including month and year – of both previous employment and any relevant experience/education history.
• In the event your application is selected for interview, a hiring representative will reach out via your provided phone or email contact information. The final hiring process will involve a criminal background check.